How to obtain a visa to Botswana?

Botswana is a country in South
Africa, formerly known as the British colony of Bechuanaland. After obtaining
its independence in 1966, it is formally known as Botswana.

Known for one of the most
riveting rags to riches story of any African country, i.e. from being the
continent’s poorest country to the richest, Botswana is ideal the ideal place
for a visit. Whether it is a solo trip or a family holiday, Botswana has
something for everyone.

With its eclectic mix of nature
reserves and busy cities, Botswana has a multitude of places to visit. However,
in order to enter Botswana, you will need to obtain a tourist visa first. The
process towards obtaining it is quite simple, however, if you need any help to
do so, please contact us. Here at S&F Consulting, we are officially
registered agents in Botswana. This means that we are qualified to act on your
behalf for whatever task that needs to be undertaken. In the meantime, we have
prepared a summary of what the visa process for Botswana entails below. You may
use this as a checklist to ensure you are fully prepared. After filing the
application, the process towards receiving the visa will take approximately 21
working days.

Do note that if you hold a passport from a country that is exempt from requiring a visa, you will not have to go through this process. The countries that are exempt from this list may be found here.

You will need to submit a
statement from your bank that confirms you have sufficient funds for your stay
in Botswana.

It should be noted that in the
case of visa approvals for minors, you will need to adhere to the following:

Submit
a notarized copy of their birth certificate

If
a parent/guardian is not travelling alongside them, they will need a letter
signed by a parent/guardian giving them permission to travel.

The tourist visa will cost USD 60
as a processing fee.

To conclude, obtaining a visa to
Botswana is a simple process. If you have any doubts or reservations do contact
us. Our friendly customer service team will be happy to help you. We are online
24/7 so if you ever need us, just call!

Frequently Asked Questions

How long will this process
take?

The process to obtain a tourist
visa to Botswana will take around 21 working days

How much is the visa fee?

The visa fee for tourists is USD
60

Why should I choose S & F
Consulting?

Here at S & F Consulting, we are officially registered agents in Botswana. As such, our pride is being able to simplify otherwise complicated processes for you. Therefore, you may simply contact us will make sure any visa process goes smooth and worry free!